Marah horrida
Sierra Manroot, Sierran Manroot
Also known as: Echinocystis horrida Congdon
- Echinocystis horrida Congdon
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Cucurbitaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing tuberous geophyte.
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Marah horrida (commonly known as Sierra manroot or Sierran manroot) is a climbing plant belonging to the Cucurbitaceae family. Found natively in North America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
California